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Safe Practices Handbook

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To All EmployeesWelcome to the project. It is the goal of Bechtel and your company's

management that your employment on this project be a safe, produc-tive, and rewarding experience.

This handbook outlines some of the Safety & Health guidelines appli-

cable to all project employees. These guidelines, which conform to

standard safety engineering practices, are being furnished to help pro-

vide you a safe and healthful working environment. Please examine

this handbook thoroughly and become knowledgeable of its contents.

If you have any questions, discuss them with your supervisor and/or

your company's Safety & Health representative.

Naturally, procedures and guidelines alone are no guarantee that acci-dents and injuries will not occur. Your cooperation, adherence to the

guidelines contained within, and use of "safe behaviors" or

"acts" while doing your daily tasks are critical elements in making

the workplace safe for you and your co-workers. Be consistently alert

for potentially hazardous situations, and strive to perform every

assigned work task in a safe manner.Accidents can be avoidedby

the use of good judgment, and adherence to Bechtel and your compa-

ny's Safety & Health program. Always work safely and encourage

those working with you to do the same.

Safety and health suggestions that will help improve the programare always welcome. If you have a suggestion, discuss it with

your supervisor or your company's Safety & Health representa-

tive.

Note

The guidelines contained in this booklet are brief summaries of safe

practices. They are not meant to serve as, or replace, your compa-

ny's Safety and Health Program.

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Employee Safety & Health Procedures

Handbook

Please complete and return to your supervisor

prior to starting work.

Craft/Department

Date

I acknowledge my responsibility to have read

and reviewed the contents of this handbook.

I agree to follow the procedures outlined in this

handbook while working on this project.I confirm my understanding that failure to fol-

low the Safety & Health practices specified in

this handbook, may result in disciplinary action

or my termination.

(Print) Last Name First Name Initial

Signed

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Table of Contents

Message To All Employees: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Accident Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Emergency and Evacuation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

First Aid and Incident Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Pre-Task Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Occupational Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Hazard Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Material Safety Data Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Respiratory Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Hearing Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Asbestos Handling/Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Industrial Hygiene/Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Competent Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Fall Prevention and Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Competent Climbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Excavations and Trenching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Scaffolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Portable Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Floor and Wall Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Housekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Material Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Fire Prevention and Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Power and Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

24-Volt DC Electrical Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Lockout / Tagout Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Electromagnetic Energy (EME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Confined or Enclosed Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Construction Equipment Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Aerial Lift Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Crane-Suspended Personnel Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Rigging Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Motor Vehicle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Compressed Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Welding and Burning Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Wire Rope Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Tables and Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Weights and Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

English and Metric Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Hitch Types Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Hitch Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Sling CapacitiesWire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Sling CapacitiesChain, Web, and Polypro Rope . . . . . .50

Rigging Hardware CapacitiesForged Steel . . . . . . . . . .51

Rigger's and Operator's Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Mobile Crane Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Reporting an Emergency

When you report an emergency, give the following information:

The nature of the emergencyfire, medical, police

Your name and phone number

The location (address) of the emergency

Answer all questions to the best of your ability and stay by the

phone/radio and wait for further instruction.

Evacuation Procedures

A work area may be evacuated for numerous rea-

sons. Know your evacuation route and safe assem-

bly area.

During an evacuation remember to keep talking to a

minimum. Move quickly. Do not run. Follow the

directions of trained workers, and do not return to

your work area until instructed to do so by author-

ized personnel.

Handling Victims

Familiarize yourself with your employ-

er's emergency procedures.

If you are the first to arrive at an acci-dent scene, do not move the victim

unless there is imminent danger and it

is necessary to prevent further injury (i.e., fire, explosion, chemical

exposure, live wires, falling objects). Do not attempt to enter an

area if your safety cannot be assured. Call for help from the appro-

priate rescue personnel.

Remain calm

Employees not designated as f irst aid providers shall never admin-

ister first aid treatment, except in cases of severe bleeding, cessa-tion of breathing, or other life threatening situations.

Reassure the victim that help is on the way.

Fire and/or Smoke

When fire or smoke is discovered, sound an

alarm. Alert the workers closest to the fire to

move to the nearest point of evacuation or to

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If there is heavy smoke, get down below the level of the smoke and

crawl to the nearest exit or safe assembly area.

Always check closed doors for heat before opening. Do not open if

door is hot!

If trained to use a fire extinguisher on small fires, use the Pull, Aim,

Squeeze and Sweep (PASS) method depicted in the graphic on the

following page.

The PASS Method for Extinguishing

Small Fires

First Aid and Incident

ReportingIf you are injured or become ill at work, first

aid treatment will be made available from

your employer.

Report all injuries, no matter how minor, to

your employer immediately. Treatment will

be provided, and the incident will be docu-

mented. Should follow-up treatment be

required, there will be a record of your

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RaiseBoom

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ExtendBoom

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Pre-Task Planning

The purpose of pre-task plan-

ning is to analyze the safety andhealth aspects of the tasks to be

performed during the shift in

order to develop a plan to either

eliminate or reduce the risks so

that you can work safely. It is

essential that everyone partici-

pate in this process so that they

understand the nature of the hazards and the safety measures to

be taken before work begins. Make sure you have a pre-task plan

in place before starting your shift or new tasks.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Hazard Communications

All employees are required to follow their employer's hazard com-

munication program. If you have any questions regarding haz-

ardous materials, contact your employer.

Materials such as concrete products, paint, solvents, compressed

gases, and lubricants are considered

"hazardous substances." To be pro-

tected from hazardous substances at

the job site, you must understand

and follow the written Hazard

Communications Program.

Container Labeling

Hazardous materials shall be labeled

with the name of the material, the

hazards associated with its use and

necessary precautions to be taken.

All personnel should read the labels

to become familiar with the products

being used. Never use unlabeled

substances!

Where contact or exposure to haz-

ardous materials could exceed limits

or could otherwise have harmful

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effects, the appropriate personal pro-

tective equipment such as gloves,

goggles, aprons, chemical-resistant

clothing and respirator shall be used.Unnecessary contact with such haz-

ardous materials shall be avoided.

Hazardous and/or toxic materials

such as solvents, coatings, or thin-

ners shall be stored in approved con-

tainers. Original shipping containers

that satisfy local safety regulations

are considered approved containers

for transporting and storing these

materials. All hazardous or toxic materials shall be returned toappropriate designated storage areas at the end of each shift.

All chemical spills shall be contained and cleaned up immediately

to prevent further contamination. Generally, sweeping, vacuuming,

mopping, or use of absorbent materials is recommended for clean

up operation. Chemicals identified as hazardous by Federal and

State agencies require special handling procedures.

Material Safety Data Sheets

Your employer has Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all thehazardous materials they have on

the job site. An MSDS contains

specific information about the

hazardous properties of materials,

and the measures you should

take to protect yourself.

Training

You must be trained by your

employer on the HazardCommunications program.

Respiratory Protection

Your employer is responsible for implementing a respiratory protec-

tion program. When hazardous or toxic materials are present in

your work area, efforts shall be made first to use engineering con-

trols and area ventilation to reduce airborne concentrations of these

materials. Where concentrations cannot be reduced below the reg-

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ulatory exposure limits, your employer is required to conduct an evalu-

ation to determine the appropriate method of respiratory protection.

Each employee should observe the following guidelines:

Ensure that you understand the entire respiratory protection program.

The basic program includes (but is not limited to):

Selecting the proper respiratory protection and who will select it;

Selecting the filtering cartridges (if air purifying respirators are

used) and when they must be

changed;

Cleaning and maintaining respiratory

equipment,

Performing inspections and seal

checks required before use.

Each employee wearing a respirator must

be medically qualified, fit tested and trained

in the use and limitations of the respiratory

protection selected. Report any changes in your health and/or physi-

cal facial characteristics that may affect your ability to wear respiratory

protection.

Plant or process air shall not be used to supply any breathing appara-

tus, unless provisions have been made to ensure this air sourcemeets Grade D breathing air requirements.

Hearing Conservation

It is critical to eliminate exposure to excess noise. Hearing protection

is required in all posted areas of the project. Hearing protection may

also be required where excess noise

exposure exists on a temporary basis.

This could include situations where equip-

ment such as jackhammers, saws, drills,

grinders, or heavy equipment is being uti-lized. All personnel shall observe the fol-

lowing:

Your employer shall post areas where

noise levels exceed established limits,

even on a temporary basis, and shall provide you with adequate

hearing protection. This protection may include muffs, plugs, or a

combination thereof.

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Employees required to wear such hearing protection shall be

trained regarding the company's hearing conservation program

and on the proper use of such equipment.

Always wear your hearing protection in designated areas or when

performing designated work tasks.

Asbestos Handling/Removal

Construction activities that may disturb materials that may contain

asbestos are prohibited. These materials must be sampled and identi-

fied by an authorized consultant prior to disturbance. Suspect materi-

als may include insulation, roofing, fireproofing, plaster, drywall com-

pound, floor tile, ceiling tile, mastics, coat-

ings, etc.

All personnel involved with handling,

removal, demolition and/or disposal of

materials containing asbestos shall comply

with OSHA, EPA, and other state and/or

local standards governing this activity.

The Federal OSHA Asbestos Standard

requires that personnel working with

asbestos be properly trained, monitored for exposure, and medically

evaluated, and that engineering controls and personal protective

equipment be utilized to prevent exposures in excess of establishedlimits.

All personnel shall comply with Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) asbestos removal requirements. EPA requirements include writ-

ten notification prior to removal, utilization of emission controls, and

special handling and disposal procedures.

Only personnel authorized by your employer shall handle asbestos.

Industrial

Hygiene/MonitoringWhere the potential exists for exposure to

hazardous substances, your employer will

implement industrial hygiene exposure

monitoring.

Exposure to Physical Agents. All person-

nel exposed to physical agents such as ionizing or non-ionizing radia-

tion, ultraviolet rays, etc., shall be provided with adequate training,

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shielding or protection commensurate with the type of exposure

involved.

Environmental ProtectionEmployees shall be knowledgeable about and comply with environ-mental laws, rules, and regulations for handling materials, including

hazardous substances or wastes. Employees shall not dump,

release, or otherwise dis-

charge or dispose of any

such materials without the

express authorization of their

employer.

Any release of a hazardous

substance to the environ-

mentwhether air, water or

ground-must be reported

to your employer. Employees

shall take proper precaution-

ary measures to counter any known environmental or health haz-

ards associated with such a release. This may include remedial

procedures such as spill control, containment, and notification to

the proper authorities.

Competent PersonsA "Competent Person" is one who has the experience and knowl-

edge needed to identify existing and predictable hazards, and has

the authority to take immediate corrective action to eliminate them.

Your employer will designate a Competent Person where the activi-

ty or task requires one. Here are some examples of jobs or areas

that require a Competent Person:

Excavation and trenching work

Confined-space entry

Scaffold erection

Electrical installations / repair

Blasting

Underground construction

Ladders

Asbestos work

Lead abatement

Rigging

Crane operation 47

Tables and Checklists

Hitch Types Checklist

No. Hitch Type /CG Leg Loading Load Control

1 Single Vertical Above One Poor

2 2-Leg Bridle Above Two Average

3 4-Leg Bridle Both Two Excellent

4 3-Leg Bridle Both Three Excellent

5 Single-Wrap Both* Two Average

Basket

6 Double-Wrap Both* Two Good

Basket

7 Two Single Both** Four Poor

Baskets

8 Inverted Basket Both Four Excellent

& 2-Leg Bridle

9 Single-Wrap Both* Single Average

Choker

10 Double-Wrap Both* Single Good

Choker

11 Double Choker Both* Two Good

Bight-up

12 Double Choker Both* Two Poor

Eyes-up

13 Double Inverted Above Four Poor

Basket

14 Single Inverted Above Two Poor

Basket

CG = center of gravity

* Never use as a single hitch below CG.

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Visually inspect daily the shell and suspension of your hard hat for

breakage, cracks, craze pattern, discoloration, chalky appearance,

or any other unusual condition. Also, inspect the shell for brittle-

ness by flexing the brim. Any of these conditions indicates a lossof protection from impact and electrical conductivity. The equip-

ment MUST be replaced immediately.

Eye and Face Protection

In the workplace, some of the most common injuries are those to

the eye and face, resulting from flying particles, molten metal,

chemicals, gases, or radiant energy. Selecting and using proper

eye and face protection can prevent most of these injuries.

Where eye protection is required, workers who wear corrective

lenses must either wear prescription safety glasses [AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI) or BS EN approved] or safety

glasses that fit over their corrective lenses. Ordinary prescription

glasses, unless made of safety glass mounted in safety frames, DO

NOT provide adequate protection from eye hazards encountered in

the workplace. Ordinary lenses can shatter, showering glass in the

user's eye, and ordinary frames are not strong enough to protect

against impacts.

Selection and Use of Eye

and Face ProtectionA minimum ofsafety glasses with side

shields is required in all construction

areas of the project. When exposed to

eye hazards such as flying or falling objects, excessive airborne

dust, chemicals splash, concrete chipping, metal grinding or harm-

ful rays, additional appropriate eye protection must be worn. Some

areas of the project may require you to upgrade your eye protection

according to the hazards. Check with your employer for help in

determining the eye protection you may need.

Safety Goggles fit tight to the face, surrounding the eye area to

provide extra protection from splashes, impacts, and sparks. They

must be worn when handling chemicals such as acids and bases,

irritating fumes and mists, and corrosive gases, and when there are

severe hazards from flying particles.

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Tables and Checklists

Weights and Measures

Materials and Liquids

(pounds / cubic foot)

Aluminum 165 Iron Casting 450

Asbestos 153 Lead 708

Asphalt 81 LumberFir 32

Brass 524 LumberOak 62

Brick 120 LumberRR Ties 50

Bronze 534 Oil, Motor 58

Coal 56 Paper 58

Concrete, Portland Cement 94

Reinforced 150

Crushed Rock 95 River Sand 120

Diesel 52 Rubber 94

Dry Earth, 75 Steel 480

Loose

Gasoline 45 Water 63

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Ventilation and Protection

Welding, burning, and heating performed in confined spaces will

require general mechanical or local exhaust ventilation to reduce the

concentrations of smoke and fumes to acceptable levels. Your super-visor and the Safety & Health representative must be consulted before

starting these operations.

Approved respiratory protection must be worn when welding, cutting,

or heating metals having toxic significance, such as zinc, lead, cadmi-

um, or chromium-bearing metals. Check with your supervisor for

more details.

Wire Rope ClipsDo Notuse wire rope clips to form slings for overhead lifting purpos-

es. It is a violation of OSHA regulations to use wire rope clips for over-

head lifting purposes.

Wire rope clips may be used for towing, cargo tie-down or for guying.

When using wire rope clips for legal activities, follow the manufactur-

ers instructions regarding the number, spacing, and orientation of the

clips and for the proper bolt torque values.

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Face Shields are worn when maximum pro-

tection is needed for the face and neck from

flying particles and chemical splashes. Face

shields are NOT intended to provide full eyeprotection. Therefore, approved safety

glasses or goggles MUST be worn under a

face shield.

Hand Protection

Gloves are made from various materi-

als, each providing protection from a

specific type of hazard. For example,

canvas and leather gloves offer pro-

tection from sharp or abrasive objects.Rubber, latex, neoprene, and nitrate

gloves offer protection from specific

chemicals. No single glove offers

protection from all chemicals. Your

supervisor or employer's Safety &

Health representative can assist in selecting the right glove for the

work task.

Hand Protection

Hazard Type of Glove

Light Duty (moving boxes, etc.) Cotton or Leather

Medium Duty (wood, concrete,

pipe, small pieces of roughed Leather or Kevlar

glass, etc.)

Heavy Duty (exposure to sharp

or jagged metal, glass, box Kevlar

cutters, etc.)

High Temperature Insulating Gloves

Low Temperature Insulating Gloves

Electrical Consult your supervisor

or Safety & Health

representative

Chemical Consult your supervisor

or Safety & Health

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Employees climbing a tower, or at a work station at any height

above 6 feet, shall be protected from falling by a guardrail sys-

tem, safety net system, ladder safety device, fall arrest system,

or positioning device system (with fall protection provided byanchorage connected to back D-ring).

During early stages of steel erection/assembly operations, in

which no adequate tie-off anchorage point(s) exist, your

employer shall provide 100% fall protection compatible with the

tasks (use of scaffolds or aerial lifts).

Always check for proper fit of your fall harness. It should fit

snugly with the flat side of the D-ring positioned between your

shoulder blades. Remember, a fall force will stretch your har-

ness, so be sure it fits snugly.

Shock-absorbing lanyards are designed to stretch up to 3.5

feet (1.1 meters) before stopping your fall. Also, if your anchor

point is located below your D-ring, this will add to your total fall

distance. It is always preferable to anchor to a point ABOVE

your D-ring. Always make sure the locking mechanism on your snap hook

is functioning properly. Never connect two snap hooks togeth-

er or double your lanyard back on itself.

Tasks that require accessing antenna support arms and T-arms

require pre-planning to identify and develop safe access meth-

ods that do not place employees in hazardous positions (JLG,

boom mounted baskets, etc.).

Filter Factor Table

Conditions Shade No.

Shielded metal-arc welding: 10

1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch

diameter

Gas-shielded arc welding (nonferrous):

1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter 11

Gas-shielded arc welding (ferrous):

1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter 12

Shielded metal-arc welding:

3/16-, 7/32-, 1/4-inch-diameter electrodes 12

Shielded metal-arc welding:

5/16-, 3/8-inch-diameter electrodes 14

Atomic hydrogen welding 10 to 14

Carbon arc welding 10 to 14

Soldering 2

Torch brazing 3 or 4

Light cutting: up to 1 inch 3 or 4

Medium cutting: 1 to 6 inches 4 or 5

Heavy cutting: over 6 inches 5 or 6

Gas welding (light): up to 1/8 inch 4 or 5

Gas welding (medium): 1/8 inch to

1/2 inch 5 or 6

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Riding the LineNo one shall be allowed to ride a hoist line

without prior written authorization from Bechtel.

Fall protection only works when you use it: Tie off!

Competent ClimbersYour employer is responsible for authorizing you to climb tower

structures only after you have been properly trained. A "competent

Tower Climber" shall:

Comply with all requirements of the competent climber

approved curriculum.

Complete re-training as required.

Carry a wallet card or similar documentation that identifies theorganization that provided the training and the date training

was completed.

Comply with the NO FREE CLIMBING rule. Anyone observed

in violation of this rule will be removed from the job site imme-

diately and the project indefinitely.

Participate in a pre-climb meeting prior to each climb.

Inspect their Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) components

prior to each use.

Have their PFAS components inspected by another competent

person at intervals recommended by the manufacturer.

Immediately remove from service any components of a PFAS

that are found to be defective.

Utilize a full body harness as part of their Personal Fall Arrest

System (PFAS). Body belts and seat harnesses SHALL NOT

be used. Climbing without wearing an approved Full Body

Harness (FBH) will carry the same consequences as Free

Climbing. Wear clothing that does not interfere with safe climbing. Loose

fitting clothing, bootlaces, etc. should be avoided.

Not perform elevated work without adequate rescue provisions

in place at the job site.

Never connect to step bolts, pegs, and other non-rated compo-

nents for fall protection unless engineering documentation

exists to support use as a fall protection anchor point.

Never weld or burn on barrels, tanks, piping, vessels, or other

systems that may have contained either combustible or unknown

products, without first obtaining clearance from your supervisor.

Hoses shall be disconnected from the manifold and stored proper-ly after each shift. Do not store in confined areas (such as an

unventilated gang box) where gases may accumulate.

Filter lenses provide protection from light radiation sources such

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these materials exists in your work area, notify your employer

to arrange for their removal.

Trash containers should be located throughout work areas.

Where hazardous substances are involved, it may be neces-

sary to provide special labeled containers for each type of

waste. If you need one in your immediate work area, notify

your employer.

Tools and materials should be placed where they will not create

a hazard for others.

All oily rags must be placed in metal

containers.

Spilled liquids can cause safety orhealth problems and should be

cleaned up immediately. If you need

assistance, notify your employer.

Toilets, wash facilities, and potable water are provided for your

convenience and comfort. You are expected to help keep them

clean and sanitary. Report any problems to your employer.

Remove all protruding nails, staples, screws, or other objects

that present a hazard to employees or vehicles from lumber or

other building materials.

Material Handling and StorageAll materials shall be properly stacked and secured to prevent slid-

ing, falling, or collapse. Aisles, stairs, and passageways shall be

kept clear for the safe movement of employ-

ees and equipment, and to provide access

in emergencies.

Use proper lifting techniques when handling

materials: Establish good footing before attempting

to lift.

Keep your back straight. Do not lean over.

Bend your knees; get down close to the load.

Lift gradually, using your legs. Do not jerk or twist.

Get help for bulky or heavy loads.

All employees must comply with the project's crane-suspended

personnel platform procedures.

Prior to a trial lift, a meeting will be held to discuss safety

aspects associated with the lift. Personnel required to attendthe meeting include:

Equipment operator

Signal person(s)

Employee(s) to be lifted

Supervisor responsible for the lift

Use the Suspended Personal Platform Checklist Attachment 5-

10 of the Bechtel Telecommunication Subcontractor Safety and

Health Program to perform the safety inspection of any sus-

pended work platforms.


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Telecom Safe Practices Handbook